Why choose Agile project management?

 

"We still have bugs to be fixed, and we hardly have two days for the release" - The often heard scream from your project manager. What failed? Why did we slip the deadlines? Next, you queue up for the back to back meeting sessions. Proper planning and regular meet up during the process can help meet deadlines.

 

Let's get started by understanding what's Agile and how it works. 

Agile is a process where you will not plan for a big deliverable, but you will break it down into smaller units and deliver them periodically. 

Oh wait! Does it suit all the teams across businesses? Agile blends well with a cross-functional team that sees beyond the horizon. It is prominent in the software sector but off late it has become a booming project management technique in other business sectors too. 

 

Did you know that it involves customers right from the start? Yes, it takes customer collaboration to the next level. Bringing agility in a team involves bridging the gap between the team members and welcoming customer collaboration right from the start. 

 

Moving to Scrum - A methodology that says 'Never ignore feedback'

 

The most commonly used agile project management technique is Scrum. It is an agile framework that breaks down the complex projects into simple elements and helps the team deliver a workable software at the end of every iteration. 

 

Developing a project using the scrum methodology is as simple as that. It is developed in incremental phases or iterations called Sprints. When a sprint is completed, the team delivers a part of the project to the customer. The team tracks the feedback and runs another sprint to deliver a quality outcome based on the feedback received. 

 

Are you looking for a tool that lets your team work agile?

 

Here is Zoho's first agile project management software - Zoho Sprints. It is developed using the scrum methodology. Right from planning to execution every single process is segmented across different modules. 

Here's a glimpse:

• Sign up to Zoho Sprints and create your team.
  
• Add user stories, tasks, bugs, and store them in your backlog.
  
• Create sprint, drag and drop the prioritized work items from your backlog to your sprint, and start your sprint.
  

 

Once the sprint is started, you'll be redirected to the Scrum Board where the actual work begins. Here, you will move the work items across different statuses. During the progress of the sprint, you can track the performance of your team using Charts and Reports. You can easily track the performance of the team and improve the upcoming sprints in the project. 

 

 

Success or failure of a project depends on choosing the right project management technique. Say goodbye to the traditional project management technique that is built on a rigid process. Start working agile in delivering outcomes on time, every time!  

 

Do you think Zoho Sprints is interesting? Here's our  guide  to walk you through the product. Do you find the path tricky?  Write to us at support@zohosprints.com or comment if you have any queries. 

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